MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 30, 2025
Last updated: Apr 29, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 29, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on April 30, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Chicago White Sox vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
- Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
- Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers
- Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals
- San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants
- New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS, P) | $21,770 | 22 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL, P) | $7,970 | 13.5 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL, OF) | $11,420 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Daulton Varsho (TOR, OF) | $5,000 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,230 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $6,520 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $8,720 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $5,840 | 4.1 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,120 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,520 | 6.7 | 1 |
| Fade | José Caballero (TB) | $8,040 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,650 | 7.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,740 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Daulton Varsho (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL) | $11,420 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,040 | 7.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $10,410 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $7,830 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $10,320 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $7,420 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,380 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Luisangel Acuña (NYM) | $8,070 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Colten Keith (DET) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,560 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,560 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Nicholas Martini (COL) | $8,290 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Christian Walker (HOU) | $7,800 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS) | $21,770 | 22 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL) | $7,970 | 13.5 | 1.7 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Germán Márquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Daulton Varsho.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah White is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Wednesday. ENTER NOW!
As with all MLB DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven MLB fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the MLB Wednesday contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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